My real passion is being part of animation projects. I am an experienced 3D Animator specializing in keyframe animation, motion capture, and rigging. I am proficient at a professional level in Maya. I have worked on various projects including VR aquariums and motion capture cleanup and retargeting.

Mikhail Nesterov

My real passion is being part of animation projects. I am an experienced 3D Animator specializing in keyframe animation, motion capture, and rigging. I am proficient at a professional level in Maya. I have worked on various projects including VR aquariums and motion capture cleanup and retargeting.

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My real passion is being part of animation projects. I am an experienced 3D Animator specializing in keyframe animation, motion capture, and rigging. I am proficient at a professional level in Maya. I have worked on various projects including VR aquariums and motion capture cleanup and retargeting.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Intermediate
Polish
Intermediate

Work Experience

3D Animator at AquaMind AI
March 31, 2024 - August 5, 2025
Performed keyframe animation, rigging, sculpting, and created fish models for a VR aquarium using Unity.
3D Animator at Self-employed
December 1, 2024 - Present
Engaged in keyframe animation, sculpting, rigging with Advanced Skeleton techniques.
3D Animator at Artman Group
December 31, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Focused on keyframe character animation, rigging, motion capture cleanup, retargeting, and facial animation.
Motion Designer at Red Square
September 30, 2014 - August 5, 2025
Created motion graphics for various media, combining design with animation and video production.

Education

Teaching the basics of drawing and painting at National University of Arts (Moscow)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013

Qualifications

Character Animation “Close up Facial Acting and Lip-Sync”
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Advanced Techniques for Rigging and Deformation - Course by Jose Antonio Martin Martin, Lead TD
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education